Mark Twain Elementary

marktwain.mylusd.org/

531 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary, located on Thorson Avenue in Lynwood, California, is a dedicated educational institution within the Lynwood Unified School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social development for its diverse student body. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its elementary-level students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators, students, and families. Through its official online platform, Mark Twain Elementary provides resources to keep the school community informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of citizenship in each of its students.

531

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	496
Black	29
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
496 (93.4 %)
Black
29 (5.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lynwood Unified
Phone:	(310)603-1500
Website:	http://marktwain.mylusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 77